| Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members | Christmas Island |
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Dependency status:
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non-self governing territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government |
Government type:
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NA |
Executive branch:
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chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) represented by the Australian governor general
head of government: Administrator Brian LACY (since 5 October 2009)
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the Australian prime minister; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia |
Legislative branch:
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unicameral Christmas Island Shire Council (9 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms)
elections: held every two years with half the members standing for election; last held on 17 October 2009 (next to be held in 2011)
election results: percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 9 |
Judicial branch:
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Supreme Court; District Court; Magistrate's Court |
Political parties and leaders:
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none |
Political pressure groups and leaders:
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none |
Political pressure groups and leaders:
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none |
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